Bauchi Launches Startup Law, Graduates 100 Cybersecurity Youths
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has launched a new startup law and graduated more than 100 youths trained in cybersecurity under its Cybernation programme. The initiatives aim to promote digital innovation, create jobs and equip young people with skills to compete in the global technology industry. Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by his deputy, […]
Police Warn Nigerians Against Banking on Public Wi-Fi
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to protect their financial information online, warning that unsecured public Wi-Fi networks could expose them to cybercriminals. The police have warned Nigerians against conducting banking transactions over unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, as concerns grow over investment fraud, romance scams and sextortion. The Director of the […]
INEC Strenghten Cyber Systems Ahead of 2027 Election
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reviewed its cybersecurity systems, data infrastructure and disaster recovery plans as part of preparations for the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, and his delegation. Amupitan […]
CBN Raises Alarm Over Digital Scams Targeting Nigerians
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the alarm over the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications falsely claiming to originate from or be associated with the Bank, warning that the activities are aimed at misleading the public and compromising personal security. The Bank said the fake messages often […]
Police Pledge Stronger Cybersecurity for Nigerians
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ensuring a safer digital environment for all Nigerians amid rising cases of cybercrime across the country. A statement on Sunday by the force public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the IGP who was represented […]